Body Talk – English Lyrics

• By: Alok, Clementine Douglas

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the electrifying energy of 'Body Talk,' a track that not only makes you want to dance but also offers a great opportunity to learn English through its catchy and repetitive lyrics. The song's theme of non-verbal communication is a universal concept, making the vocabulary easy to grasp in a fun and memorable way. The clear and soulful vocals of Clementine Douglas make it easy to follow along and pick up new phrases, all while enjoying a masterclass in UK house music from the globally renowned DJ, Alok.

[English]

Something I just can't explain

Don't you play those mind games

All those pretty words you say

So good, so good

It's a heatwave

And it's coming my way, coming my way

All my senses

Tell me I shouldn't stay

But I can hear your body talking

Don't need to say a thing

'Cause I can hear your body talking

Don't need to say a thing

I can hear your body talking

Hear your body, body, body, body, body talking

Hear your body, body, body, body, body talking

Hear your body, body, body, body, body talking

Hear your body, body, body, body, body talking

Something I just can't escape

When you're moving my way

All those things that you don't say

So good, so good

It's a heatwave

And it's coming my way, coming my way

All my senses

Tell me I shouldn't stay

But I can hear your body talking

Don't need to say a thing

'Cause I can hear your body talking

Don't need to say a thing

I can hear your body talking

Hear your body, body, body, body, body talking

Hear your body, body, body, body, body talking

Hear your body, body, body, body, body talking

Hear your body, body, body, body, body talking

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - a person's physical structure
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak to someone
hear /hɪər/ A1	verb - to perceive sound
senses /ˈsɛnsɪz/ A2	noun - faculties of sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch
stay /steɪ/ A1	verb - to remain in a place
heatwave /ˈhiːtweɪv/ B1	noun - a period of abnormally hot weather
escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ A2	verb - to get away from something
moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ A1	verb - to change position adjective - causing emotion
explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ A2	verb - to make something clear or understandable
pretty /ˈprɪti/ A1	adjective - attractive or beautiful
games /ɡeɪmz/ A1	noun - an activity for fun or competition
coming /ˈkʌmɪŋ/ A1	verb - to arrive or approach
things /θɪŋz/ A1	noun - objects or matters
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of high quality or excellence
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to engage in a game or activity

Key Grammar Structures

• Something I just can't explain

  ➔ Present tense with modal verb 'can't'

  ➔ The phrase 'can't explain' uses the modal verb 'can' in the negative form to express inability in the present.

• Don't you play those mind games

  ➔ Negative imperative

  ➔ 'Don't you play' is a negative imperative used to strongly advise against an action.

• It's a heatwave

  ➔ Present tense with 'be' verb

  ➔ 'It's a heatwave' uses the present tense of the verb 'be' to describe a current situation.

• And it's coming my way, coming my way

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ 'Coming my way' uses the present continuous tense to describe an action happening now.

• All my senses tell me I shouldn't stay

  ➔ Modal verb 'shouldn't'

  ➔ 'Shouldn't stay' uses the modal verb 'should' in the negative form to express advice or recommendation.

• But I can hear your body talking

  ➔ Present tense with modal verb 'can'

  ➔ 'Can hear' uses the modal verb 'can' to express ability in the present.

• Don't need to say a thing

  ➔ Negative construction with 'need'

  ➔ 'Don't need' is a negative construction used to express that something is not necessary.

• Hear your body, body, body, body, body talking

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of 'body' is used for emphasis and rhythmic effect.